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Metabolic Defects Precede Alzheimer’s Disease, Study Finds
Researchers in Singapore have discovered that defects in cellular metabolism become detectable before the appearance of protein plaques characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease.
Detecting Gender Stereotypes In Film
A team of researchers from South Korea has developed a system that uses computer vision technology to automatically analyze images in films to identify gender bias.
Feeding Future Generations With Innovation (VIDEO)
Mr. Christian H. Cadeo, managing partner of Big Idea Ventures (Asia), shared how the venture capital firm is funding research into new protein sources to feed future generations in a sustainable manner.
Astrazeneca Launches Three R&D Initiatives In China
With the creation of two new research centres and a billion-dollar fund in China, AstraZeneca looks set to make waves in biomedical research and healthcare in Asia.
Chocolate Ink For 3D Printed Desserts
By considering the flow properties of syrups and pastes mixed with cocoa powder, Singapore-based researchers have found a way to 3D print chocolate at room temperature.
Spectacled Flowerpecker Makes Its Debut
The spectacled flowerpecker has only now been officially named and characterized by scientists, despite making appearances around Borneo for more than a decade.
Stamping Out Liver Cancer With Inhibitor Drugs
A team of scientists in Singapore has identified a vulnerable pathway in stem-like liver cancer cells which can be targeted to inhibit tumor formation.
Biologics Production Made Simple
An international team of scientists has developed a platform that allows for biologics production, analysis and assembly into functional complexes.
WuXi AppTec And BioSolveIT Set Up Molecule Library
The GalaXi® platform grants researchers access to billions of virtual molecules, paving the way for faster drug discovery and development.